Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the dominant choice in this comparison, based on the recorded benchmark data. It holds a clear performance advantage across every measured workload, with the Core i5-14401TE having no benchmark wins in the database. The Ultra 5 225 delivers a significantly higher single-threaded and multi-threaded performance profile, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Ultra 5 225 is the appropriate pick for any user prioritizing raw compute performance, modern platform features, or memory bandwidth. The Core i5-14401TE remains relevant only for those requiring DDR4 memory support or ECC memory, neither of which the Ultra 5 225 offers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct generations of Intel design. The Core i5-14401TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its thermal design power is 45 watts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size measures 215 mm².

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. It features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts. The cache hierarchy is substantially larger: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size measures 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

The socket platforms differ completely. The Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 225 uses Intel Socket 1851. Memory support also diverges: the Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a rated memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, whereas the Ultra 5 225 does not. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Core i5-14401TE providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Ultra 5 225 providing Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both processors have locked multipliers. Release dates are June 2024 for the Core i5-14401TE and January 2025 for the Ultra 5 225.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins in every recorded category. There are no benchmark wins recorded for the Core i5-14401TE in the head-to-head comparison. The Ultra 5 225 excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, indicating its architecture delivers superior per-core performance and overall throughput.

For single-threaded tasks, the Ultra 5 225 shows a substantial lead, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655. This suggests responsiveness in lightly threaded applications such as everyday desktop use, web browsing, and office productivity. The higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz contributes to this advantage.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 5 225 again takes the lead, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891. The 10 physical cores, despite lacking Hyper-Threading, deliver strong parallel performance. This suits content creation, rendering, and compilation tasks. PassMark multi-thread results confirm the pattern, with a score of 30459.

The Core i5-14401TE, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, offers a lower power envelope at 45 watts compared to the Ultra 5 225's 65 watts. This could make it a candidate for power-constrained environments, but the database does not include efficiency benchmarks, so this remains qualitative. The Core i5-14401TE also supports DDR4 memory and ECC memory, which the Ultra 5 225 does not. Those specific platform requirements are the only reasons to consider the Core i5-14401TE based on the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a higher single-core performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3655, and its PassMark single-thread score is 4412. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database for comparison.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 physical cores and 10 threads. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 physical cores and 12 threads, using Hyper-Threading to reach its thread count.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Core i5-14401TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The Ultra 5 225 is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. The Ultra 5 225 uses a more advanced manufacturing process.

Q: Does the Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a rated memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s in a dual-channel DDR5 configuration.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, but the Ultra 5 225 has a full set of measured scores, while the Core i5-14401TE has none. The comparison therefore relies on the Ultra 5 225's absolute scores and its standing among all CPUs.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 5 225 scores 25891. This places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong multi-threaded capability. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent lower, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent lower. These deltas are small, but they position the Ultra 5 225 in a competitive bracket.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 5 225 scores 3655. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6317 for multi-core and 891 for single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2609 for multi-core and 368 for single-core. The single-core scores show a consistent advantage across generations of the Cinebench test, indicating strong per-core performance.

PassMark results further detail the Ultra 5 225's strengths. Multi-thread performance scores 30459, single-thread scores 4412, and physics scores 2342. Integer math scores 65345, floating point math scores 92038, and extended instructions score 27162. Data encryption scores 22285, data compression scores 302811, and random string sorting scores 36590. Finding prime numbers scores 358. These results show a well-rounded processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads effectively.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 225 is 36938. The closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores 36945, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent higher. This places the Ultra 5 225 within a tight performance band around these rivals, all within half a percent of each other.

The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits at the median of all CPUs, but without measured scores, no direct numerical comparison is possible. The absence of scores in the database means the Core i5-14401TE cannot be quantitatively compared to the Ultra 5 225 in any workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clock speeds differ: 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE versus 3.30 GHz for the Ultra 5 225. Boost clocks also differ: 4.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 watts for the Core i5-14401TE and 65 watts for the Ultra 5 225.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Core i5-14401TE and 192 KB per core for the Ultra 5 225. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the Core i5-14401TE and 3 MB per core for the Ultra 5 225. L3 cache is 20 MB shared for both processors.

The process node differs: 10 nm for the Core i5-14401TE and 3 nm for the Ultra 5 225. The foundry differs: Intel for the Core i5-14401TE and TSMC for the Ultra 5 225. The Ultra 5 225 has a documented transistor count of 17,800 million, while the Core i5-14401TE has no transistor count listed. Die size is 215 mm² for the Core i5-14401TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra 5 225.

Memory support differs: the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the Ultra 5 225 has a rated memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Core i5-14401TE but absent on the Ultra 5 225.

PCIe support differs: the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 225 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i5-14401TE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU for the Ultra 5 225.

Sockets differ completely: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5 225. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core i5-14401TE was released in June 2024, while the Ultra 5 225 was released in January 2025. The Ultra 5 225 has a launch MSRP of $246. Both are currently in active production. The Core i5-14401TE has a part number of Q4T4SRNJP, and the Ultra 5 225 has a part number of SRQCZSRVF7.